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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200128_ApplicationMINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING i tr Applicant's Name: ki� C - "/i ' ProjectName:'� �, IYvt�LC7 Applies/ Permit No: -County: Reviewer: Ri Date Received: if / a Name:�P�— ❑ New ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries) El Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release Ix Ld ❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed: s ❑ Fee Received: $ `l5;! Please route entire application package to ❑ t Y }��� 6 - f "' '- ` Regional Office (x complete copies; attach the "LQS Regional Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach both the DAQaad D WR "Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both copies to the Regional Engineer) Date: Routed Reed Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd ❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd US Fish irWildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd (Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit) Please route first 3 pages of the application and any location maps to: ❑ Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd ❑ ` NC Geological Survey Section Date: Routed Rec'd ❑ :'Division of Marine Fisheries Date: Routed Rec'd ❑, Division of Soil a Water Conservation (plus LEA) Date: Routed Rec'd (Only new applications and modifications requests that add land to the permit) ❑ Division of Archives m History (Only new applicants) ❑ Other: Date: Routed Rec'd Date: Routed Rec'd *'t Suspense Date for Comments: (no later than ZS days from receipt) ❑ Please note the following: M ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. Daniel Smith Director MEMORANDUM NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 29, 2020 TO: Ms. Olivia Munzer Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator Wildlife Resources Commission FROM: Brenda M. Harris Aicu� Mining Program Secretary Land Quality Section SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Ararat Rock Products Company Eden Quarry Rockingham County Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above referenced project. Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51(2)). Please respond by February 21, 2020 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits. As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application. , RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE. Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919) 707-9220 if you have any questions. /bmh Attachments cc: Ms. Tamera Eplin North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and land Resources D 512 North Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 ram+ crwouw► 919.707.9200 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. Daniel Smith Director MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Nat Wilson Habitat Hydrogeology Group Division of Water Resources FROM: Brenda M. Harris &STb Mining Program Secretary Land Quality Section NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 29, 2020 SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Ararat Rock Products Company Eden Quarry Rockingham County R Mine Dewatering Proposed 0 No Mine Dewatering Proposed Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above referenced project. Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51(2)). Please respond by February 21, 2020 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits. As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application. PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE. Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919) 707- 9227 if you have any questions. /bmh Attachments cc: Ms. Tamera Eplin North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources D7 E 512 North Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 KKWffH1410, r919.707.9200 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. Daniel Smith Director MEMORANDUM NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 29, 2020 TO: Mr. Peter Benjamin I Application Review Coordinator U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service FROM: Brenda M. Harris 6GiA- Mining Program Secretary Land Quality Section SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Ararat Rock Products Company Eden Quarry Rockingham County Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above referenced project. Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51(2)). Please respond by February 21, 2020 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits. As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE. Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919) 707- 9227 if you have any questions. /bmh Attachments cc: Ms. Tamera Eplin North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources _EQ 512 North Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 ar�/ 919.707.9200 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. Daniel Smith Director MEMORANDUM NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 29, 2020 TO: Mr. Eric Galamb Application Review Coordinator Division of Soil and Water Conservation FROM: Brenda M. Harris 95;�A Mining Program Secretary Land Quality Section SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Ararat Rock Products Company Eden Quarry Rockingham County Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification 'request for the above referenced project Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly adverse effect on any publicly owned conservation easements (G.S. 74-51(5)). Please respond by February 21, 2020 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits. As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on publicly owned conservation easements would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application. Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919) 707- 9227 if you have any questions. /bmh Attachments cc: Ms. Tamera 'Eplin North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources z-�e DME-Q�� 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 ���r 919.707.9200 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. Daniel Smith Director MEMORANDUM NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 29, 2020 TO: Ms. Anne Deaton Habitat Protection Section Division of Marine Fisheries FROM: Brenda M. Harris fN;X�J' Mining Program Secretary Land Quality Section SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Ararat Rock Products Company Eden Quarry Rockingham County Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above referenced project. Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly adverse effect on freshwater, estuarine or marine fisheries (G.S. 74-51(2)). Please respond by February 21, 2020 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits. As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures'to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on freshwater, estuarine or marine fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application. Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919) 707- 9227 if you have any questions. /bmh Attachments cc: Ms. Tamera Eplin North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources r�,,. E C 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 NOM CAFKXJNA Q �� � ��� APO'919.707.9200 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. Daniel Smith Director MEMORANDUM NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 29, 2020 TO: Mr. Michael Peveler Division of Parks and Recreation FROM: Brenda M. Harris =59 Mining Program Secretary Land Quality Section SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Ararat Rock Products Company Eden Quarry Rockingham County Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above referenced project Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly adverse effects on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest, or recreation area (GS 74-51(5). Please respond by February 21, 2020 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits. As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on publicly_owned parks, forests or recreation areas would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application. Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919) 707- 9227 if you have any questions. /bmh Attachments cc: Ms. Tamera .Eplin EQ3North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 rotzlt+cnFxxwn °ip°°"°'E"'°°°'"'m*-MM 919.707.9200 MP ##-## Ararat Rock Products Company Eden Quarry Latitude: 36.5397 Longitude:-79.6670 County: Rockingham LMO t►���f� Map Scale 1-24,000 Date: 01/28/2020 Facility Location NCGS Mine Permit Application Review Check Sheet Mining is to complete this Section Mine ID No. ��� Type of Application: New / Mod / Transfer Mine Name: f4uagovk/A) Permittee:k2J-afA Attached page 1-3 of the mine application. Suspense Data for Comment: &Cq � NCGS to complete this Section No Geological significance. Commodity: Mineral Resources: County: 7.5 Quad Lat: Long: 1985 Geological Map Unit: Other Geological Map Units: Lithology: Geochemistry Hazardous Minerals: Subsidence: Slope Stability: Seismic Hazard: Hydrogeology: Flood Plain Deposits: Comments: Reviewer: Date: H:\Procedures\Permit application\20190430 NCGS Mine Review.dou NOTE: It is recommended that you contact the appropriate Regional Office (see Regional Office listing in the back of this booklet) or the Raleigh Central Office for a PRE -APPLICATION MEETING to discuss your intentions and address any questions. 110� MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS FLOWCHART BEGINNING OF PROCESS Application received by State Mining Specialist Applicant issues Public Notice Application assigned to Assistant State Mining Specialist Assistant State Mining Specialist/Program Secretary routes application for review and comment - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - N. C. Geological Survey - Wildlife Resources Commission - Division of Water Resources - Division of Archives & History - Division of Parks & Recreation - Others as appropriate *All application review comments forwarded to Assistant State Mining Specialist Is application 1 . A If "YES", Assistant State Mining Specialist drafts the proposed permit action - Regional Office - Division of Air Quality - Division of Water Resources .................................... Review Public Comments; Public Hearing Possible If "NO", Assistant State Mining Specialist drafts a letter requesting additional information from applicant Additional information from applicant received and routed to/reviewed by Assistant State Mining Specialist and Regional Office Staff (go to Application & proposed permit action reviewed by State Mining Specialist Is application & proposed permit action camnlete/arcPntahle?? / If "Yes", the following permit actions are issued by the State Mining Specialist: - Draft Permits - Permit Transfers/Name Changes - Bond Substitutions/Cancellations - Permit Releases - High Airblast Remediation Plans - Non -controversial New Permits - - Small, Non -controversial Modifications END OF PROCESS If "YES", application & proposed permit action forwarded to and reviewed by Division Director Is application & proposed permit action If "YES", the proposed permit action is issued by the Division Director END OF PROCESS If "No", application & proposed permit action returned to Assistant State Mining Specialist for revision (go to *) For other permit actions, if "Yes", application & proposed permit action forwarded to and reviewed by Mining Specialist Is application & proposed permit action complete/ If "NO", application & proposed permit action returned to State Mining Specialist/ Assistant State Mining Specialist for revision (go to *) If "NO", application & proposed permit action returned to Section Chief/State Mining Specialist for revision (go to *) -1- NORTH CAROLINA MINING PERMIT APPLICATION State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 Revised: 2017 u ROCK 525 Quarry Road — PO Box 988 Mount Airy, NC 27030 To whom it may concern, carat PRODUCTS ice 367C. 4O Fax 336-786-2189 We at Ararat Rock Products Co. would like to make a modification to our Eden mining permit. With our current mining permit, we are operating on 296.06 acres. This modification request is to add an additional 16.8 acres to the south/ southwest of our current permit boundary in the direction of the town of Eden. The request for additional added acreage is to expand our quarry pit and start ramping down below its current depth. To do so we would need to have the ability to expand into this new track of land as our operation grows. Thank you, l L William Branch lqwv APPLICATION FOR A MIMING PERMIT NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) 1. Name of Mine Ararat Rock Products Eden Quarry County SIM River Basin Roanoke Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 36.5397 Longitude (decimal degrees to four places)-79.6670 2. Name of Applicant* Ararat Rock Products Company 3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** P.O. Box 988 Telephone (336)-786-2680 Alternate No. Q 3 6)-786-4693 4. Mine Office Address 11661 N. Hw .7770 Eden NC, 27288 Telephone (434)-685-7021 5. Mine Manager: Brandon Edwards 6. E-mail Address: edena AM2016@gmail.com I certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit revocation. * * * Signature Date �- ��} - ac a�n Print Name m I Ii uM & Araw- L Title ea.-S iomf'r &(,-ram; C e, This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the reclamation bond (security) that corresponds to this site. * * The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number. * * * Signature of company officer required. G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of a complete ap lication or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any supplemental irTrmation required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required maps provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed. -1- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine map. A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE 1. Answer all of the following that apply: ❑ If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit (this is the acreage that "new permit" fee will be based upon): Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: Acres leased: Property owner if leased: ® If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit. Mining Permit No.: 79-07 Total permitted acreage: 296.06 Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary? Yes ❑ No Z. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (thus is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this modification: 16.8 . (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application form entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners). 0 Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (i.e.: disturbed, ground cover removed) by the musing operation? Yes ® No ❑ (If no, a "minor modification" fee of $100.00 is required, despite the undisturbedtt acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total acreage to be added to the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): i6A If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit. Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage: indicate the mining permit number SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO BE PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED ABOVE 2. Name of all materials mined: Araillite 3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck ® Shovel & Truck Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper Other (explain): 4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 250' Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.) Natural Ground Level b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 200" 5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ❑ If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? + /1 —2— lv� APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (Life of the Mining Operation or Life of Lease from Public Entity): Life of Mine B. MAPS 1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six 6 copies of a 7.5-minute quadrangle and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) comes of all mine maps and reclamation maps, must be submitted with each permit application. 7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey: Mailing Address: Physical Address: 1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 501 Floor Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 (919) 733-2423 httn:Hoortal.ncdenr.ora/web/lr/eolo ical home County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation: North Carolina Department of Transportation — Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Mailing Address: Physical Address: NCDOT GIS Unit NCDOT GIS Unit 1587 Mail Service Center 3401 Carl Sandburg Court Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587 Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 (919) 212-6000 http:/� .ncdot.org/it/gis/ 2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. Thus, all mine and reclamation maps must denote those activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the following, at a minimum: a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located including easements and rights -of -way. b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries. c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading. d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated). e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations. f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas. g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas. h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed). i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes. j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds. k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads. 1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings. m. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures. n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries. o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map. —3— *W, APPLICATION FOR A MMNING PERMIT p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mtmng permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway. q. Map legend: 1. Name of applicant 2. Name of mine 3. North arrow 4. County 5. Scale 6. Symbols used and corresponding names 7. Date prepared and revised 8. Name and title of person preparing map Map scales should meet the following guidelines: PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE 0-49 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet 50-199 Acres 1 inch =100 feet 200+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet (NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items) -4- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT A table/chart must be provided on the mine ma that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing are%aul roads, mine excavation and any other major aspect of the mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A table/chart similar to the following will be acceptable: CATEGORY AFFECTED ACREAGE Tailings/Sediment Ponds N/A Stockpiles N/A Wastepiles N/A Processing Area/Haul Roads *3 Mine Excavation 16.8 Other (Explain) N/A Total Disturbed Acreage N.`. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONSISTATEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS. -5- \ftp� APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES 1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed. First overburden is removed, the rock is drilled then blasted to fracture the rock. A shovel then loads material onto haul trucks to take to the plant. 2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion control measures on the mine maps) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures. A 50' undisturbed buffer will be left around the perimeter with thick vegetation and trees. Silt fence will be put in place along the inside perimeter of the 50' buffer. A catch basin designed for the purposed new acreage will be installed. 3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water handling? Yes ❑ No Z. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used. b. Will the operation involve dischMin 'g fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge to the waters of the State? Yes No Z. If yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s). APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERNUT M NIA NIA c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes ❑ No Z. If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ❑ No ❑. If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: . Locate all existing wells on the mine maps) that lie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current water withdrawal rates. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells. d. If you answered yesto any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or obtained the appropriate water quality pemait(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.) from the Stormwater Program. In addition, the applicant is required to register water use with the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water Management Branch, if the operation withdraws more than 1 %000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water Management Branch, if the operation lies in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day. 4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the Division of Air Quality or local governing body. NC Air Permit # 103 70R00 b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled? Dust at our operations is controlled by a water truck that services the haul roads and digging/loading locations. -7- rs APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right- of-way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion & sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions. Note that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any miring permit boundary or right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a wider buffer may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s). A 50' buffer undisturbed buffer shall be maintained inside the mining permit area. b. A minimum 50-foot-wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may be needed. How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s). N/A. There are no natural watercourses or wetlands on the new purposed permit acreage. 6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and minimum 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes. Slopes inside the permit area are stabilized with vegetation & or rock. Slopes are kept at a safe angle of 2:1 or less. M APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERNHT 0 b. Provide a cross-section on the mine maps) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any benches andlor slope drains (with supporting design information) of needed, and the method of final stabilization. There will be no waste piles or overburden disposal areas within the new purposed permit area. This area is for pit expansion only. All overburden that is removed will be stored on existing permitted acreage. c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, s ecify the angle of all cut slopes including specifications for benching and sloping. Cross-sectionst r all cut slopes must be provided on the mine map(s). All slopes in the permit area that are being cut will be left at a 2:1 slope or flatter angle. d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation. Benches will be left at a minimum of 20' wide and up to 55' in height. 7. Describe other methods to be taken during mininto prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling house, public road, public, commercial or lndusgtrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation. Professional blasters are contracted to preform blastingat our site. Traffic is monitored and Seismograph instruments are used to monitor ground vibrations and decibel levels when blasting. 8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate boulder barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detail/cross-section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s). High walls are protected by the 50' undisturbed buffer, thick vegetation and trees will be allowed to grow in thus buffer. Rock boulders will be placed end -to -end along the perimeter of the high wall. As the quarry pit area is expanded the berms and boulders will be installed at the same time to prevent access to the high wall area. Access is limited to the entire quarry after work hours by a substantial locked entrance with boulders placed on either side. APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No Z. If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled? 10. a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine maps) and provide cross - sections through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings. Public view is blocked by an undisturbed 50' buffer around the perimeter. Natural trees and thick vegetation will be allowed to grow in this buffer blocking any view of the public. No. b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated? 11. Will explosives be used? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied structures) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation. A professional blasting contractor preforms all our blasting operations. They use ammonia nitrate, fuel oil & electronic blasting caps. Traffic is monitored and the area is evacuated prior to detonation. Seismograph instruments are used to monitor ground vibrations when blasting. 12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? If yes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method Indicate the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s). Yes ❑ No Z. of containment in case of spill. -10- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT D. RECLAMATION PLAN 1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition mi_ i i 7ing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including typical cross -sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location() o.fas ll permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map. The quarry will be allowed to fill with water forming a lake and appropriate barricades will be put in place. The only catch basin that will be constructed would be removed during mine excavation once the pit area reaches the lowest spot of ground level. All runoff water will drain internally into the pit area. 2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled cross-section(s) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet, measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site. Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ❑ No Z. If yes, specify species. Approximate water depth is expected to be around 40' . 3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate fencing, large boulders placed end -to -end, etc. Construction details and locations of all permanent barricades must be shown on the reclamation map. A 50' undisturbed buffer will be left around the property, thick vegetation and trees will be allowed to grow in this area. Large rock boulders will be placed end -to -end along the inside perimeter of the 50' buffer. Warring signs will be installed along the 50' buffer. Any slopes will be left no steeper than 2:1. Neighbors will be educated about the mine. A substantial gate at all entrances will be put in place with large boulders placed end -to -end on either side. -11- '"PI/ APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on -site mine waste areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -sections and locations for such areas must be provided on the reclamation map. No overburden, refuse or waste material will be stored on the new purposed mining acreage. This area will be used for pit expansion only. All overburden material will be moved and stored on existing permitted areas. 5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways. There will be no processing facilities or stockpile areas in the new purposed mining acreage. Any access/haul roads that will not be left as premiant access roads will be covered with native soil and grass planted on top. Please reference our Revegetation Plan. b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ® NoEl If yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line stabilization. Several gravel access roads would be left in order to access the property for maintenance. All permanent roadways left in the quarry will be constructed out of compacted base material. All roadside ditches will be planted with appropriate vegetation as well as along the ditch line for adequate stabilization. (perennial fescue with sericea lespedeza). 6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables, or other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Musing Act of 1971.) No off -site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources and either the Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit has been issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application. All temporary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine map(s) and reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas. All of our scrap metal, cables, etc. is picked up and recycled by a contractor. All household garbage is picked up by a contractor and taken to the county landfill. All junk machinery will be removed from the mine and either moved to another mine or recycled as scrap metal. -12- U APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding instructions for both permanent and temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings is not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from: a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District; b. Authorized representatives of the NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, specialists and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at North Carolina State University; d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects; e. Private consulting foresters referred by the NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual; g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation; h. Others as may be approved by the Department. LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre): 2 tons per acre FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre): 10-20-20 type at 2 tons per acre. SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes] Seed Types: Sericea Lespedeza. Perennial Fescue 4/1/-- and 10/1/-- 4/1/-- and 10/1/-- Seeding Rates: 50 lbs. per acre 100 lbs. per acre Annual Ryegrass 4/1/-- and 10/1/-- 50 lbs. per acre MULCH -Type and Rate of Application (pounds/acre) and Method of Anchoring: Hydro mulch as required for sloped areas applied with seed and fertilizer OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS - TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc.): Natural trees and vegetation would be allowed to grow thick in the 50' undisturbed buffer Revegetatio and/or 6refore tation Ian approved by: Signature Is Date "AAd Print Name Wd It riM &nd .. - Title Customer Service Agency: Referenced from NC Erosion & Sedimentation Control Manual. Under Vegetative Considerations. Sections 3.12 and 3.16. -13- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage, or anrh "snort nfthP ri ininp, nneration. that you intend to affect durinz the life ofthis minim permit (in addition, to reclamation costs: AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST Tailings/Sediment Ponds: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ Stockpiles: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ Wastepiles: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ Processing Area/Haul Roads: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ Mine Excavation: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ Other: Ac. X $ /Ac. - $ TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: Ac. (TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac.) Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures: Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a)affected acres that drain into proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands. a) Internal Drainage b) Positive Drainage Ac. Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ _ SUBTOTAL COST: $ Inflation Factor: 0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life Provided by Applicant (Life of the Mining Operation or Life of Lease from Public Entity (in Years)): INFLATION COST: $ Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ (round down to the nearest $100.00) (NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74-54) , -14- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to: (1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located as indicated on the mine map(s); (2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and (3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway. The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by the Director, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed "Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of record of lands adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map). The "Affidavit. of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to the Department, with the remainder of the completed application form, before the application will be considered complete. THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA, AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bl). SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION" -15- NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that has applied on ja-44019 (Date) to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, 1612 Mail 'Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): ❑ a new surface mining permit, a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or ❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the ge ermitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine on 1 .�' acres located (40 (Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles) 1 i" c1P.�►S� of ,c .n of road 1W N. HWY. 1-41D (Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number ame) in County. *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOVVNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining Permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor ofthe mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the musing permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written commenfi(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days ofthe issuance ofthis Notice or the filing ofthe application for a permit, whichever.is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information reffardina the elm on at (919) 707-9220. wix%on,"Seftl Lee. �►e.�; 1t. C. Nat (Addressee/Owner of Record s Name and Address) 11- I- a OR (Date of Issuance of this Notice/ Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record contact �ca�a� �oc1� Qcoc�C�S (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable) 9.0, $ %. t' . r aq ow (Address of Applicant) -16- NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that ame has applied on In (Date) to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina. Department of Environmental Quality, 1612 Mail'Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): ❑ a new surface mitring permit, a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add Land to the permitted area; or ❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine �. on LQacres located (Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Males) of off/near road (Direction) (Nearest Town) in County. umber/Nime). r *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING JO G LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all owners ofrecord, bothpublic andprivate of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief adnounisirative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may fine written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days ofthe issuance ofthis Notice or the filing ofthe application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information remrdina the ror inrormatton on 9) 707-9220. Pleas A �rglcyot�t� C�cx� V I'MtA%P- geka% alle- We-.. 27sao (Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address) (Date of Issuance of this Notice/ Mailed io Addressee/Owner of Record) hc�TCA 6d %O&CA03 t�►► da (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable) e•0• - • .c. aa�o (Address of Applicant) -16- 1®/ APPLICATION FOR A NHNING PERNUT AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION - } I, gwvia IM)L , , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by the Department: (Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address) 4mft "toI A&,&-k51 Gam, u.c• Mw (Attach additional list if necessary) I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address: (Chief Administrative Officer Name) (Address) [i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.] 2ZLELIE, ksawftp. 1Ac. VSao The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department that a reasonable effort has been made to notify all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an ad'ouung tractis owned or leased by the pp a licant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located in compliance withN.C.G.S. 74-50(b 1) and 15A NCAC 5B .0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing that the above notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request. A kgffaffire of Applicant or Agent Date If person executing Affidavit is an a ent or employee of an applicant, provide the followmi ion: Name of applicant: UALr-Lpm��.��� Title of person executing Affidavit l3 g A.m. - & I,cy� Lnl' a. G ; State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that,__. appeared before me this day and under oath acknowl a Notary Public of the County the above Affidavit Witness my han and. of seal, this � day of ,��,r � .o : 2019. 1 Notary: a. ti _ my Commission expires. -17- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56. We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59. LANDOWNER: Signature Print Nat (Title, if Company (If applica e) Address: . j Telephone: (33E,) 642nM5 Date Signed: /a/42//q APPLICANT: Signature: Print Name: W.-diam 8r-cnc.L- Title: Ot.&6gi & r Se r V; cam. Company: "k 90C.'y' ?to awc s Mine Name: E AC M, QLAQ C C Telephone: c&%) •'M-n?6$n Date Signed: *Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application. One original and five (5) copies of the completed application, six,(6) conies of all location maps, mine maps and reclamation maps, and the appropriate processing fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the form a check or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality must be sent to the Raleigh Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application form. Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at (919) 707-9220. APPLICATION FOR A MININ(RMIT � MINING FEE SCHEDULE A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit, permit modification or transferred permit is required as follows: 0-25 acres 26+acres New Permit Applications $31,750.00 $5,000.00 Per Modifications $750.00 $1,000.00 Permit Transfers $100.00 $100.00 Annual Operating Fee $400.00 $400.00 Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site. Acres for modification of permits means that area of land affected by the modification within the permitted mine area, or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area, or both. -19- APPLICATION FOR A MIN1NG%zWRMIT There are seven Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) Regional Offices. Use the map below to locate the Regional Office serving your county. Asheville Regional Office • Counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey • Address: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 • Voice: 828.296.4500 • FAX: 828.299.7043 Fayetteville Regional Office • Counties: Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland • Address: 225 Green Street, (Systel Building), Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094 • Voice: 910.433.3300 • FAX: 910.486.0707 Mooresville Regional Office • Counties: Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, Union • Address: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 • Voice:704.663.1699 • FAX: 704.663.6040 Raleigh Regional Office • Counties: Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash, Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wilson • Address: 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 or 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 • Voice: 919.791.4200 • FAX: 919.571.4718 Washington Regional Office • Counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne • Address: 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889 • Voice: 252.946.6481 • FAX: 252.975.3716 20 - APPLICATION FOR A MININ(wavERMIT 11%� LAND QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES (continued) Wilmington Regional Office • Counties: Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender • Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 • Voice:910.796.7215 • FAX:910.350.2004 Winston-Salem Regional Office • Counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin • Address: 1450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 • Voice:336.776.9800 • FAX:336.771.4631 -21- APPLICATION FOR A MININto,JERNIIT `qww SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS Based upon range of $500 - $5,000 per affected acre) COMMODITY CODES: SG = Sand and/or Gravel, GS = Gemstone, Borrow = Borrow/fill dirt, CS = Crushed Stone, DS = Dimension Stone, FS = Feldspar, MI = Mica, LI = Lithium, PF = Pyrophyllite, OL = Olivine, KY = Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite, PH = Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and OT = Other Type T/S Ponds S.piles W.piles P.area/H.R. Mine Excay. SG, GS, $500/ac.(L) $1800/ac. $2000/ac. $1800/ac. $5001ac.(L) Borrow 1500(FI) $2000(PD) CS, DS, 500(L) 1800 2000 2000 500(L) F% MI, 1500(FI) 2500(PD) LI, PF, OL, KY PH 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L) 2500(FI) 5000(PD) CL 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L) 2500(FI) 3700(PD) PE, AU, 1000(L) 2500 3000 3500 2000(L) TI, OT 2500(FI) 5000(PD) (L) = reclamation to a lake and revegetating sideslopes (FI) = reclamation by filling in and revegetating (PD) = reclamation by grading for positive drainage & revegetating AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.0003, IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE BOND CALCULATION WORKSHEET, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF RECLAMATION COSTS FROM A THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR. SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699- 1612 ALL ESTIMATES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, AS_A MINIMUM: FINAL GRADING COSTS PER ACRE • LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE • YEAR-ROUND SEEDING MIXTURE COSTS PER ACRE (FROM APPROVED REVEGETATION PLAN IN APPLICATION/PERNIIT DOCUMENT) • MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE • ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND DETERMINATION. - 22 - Endangered Species, Threatened Species,Federal Species of Concern, and Candidate Species, Rockingham County, North Carolina Updated: 06-27-2018 Common Name Vertebrate: Roanoke loggerch Range by basin Invertebrate: Green floater James (=Virginia) spinymussel Vascular Plant: Smooth coneflower Nonvascular Plant: Lichen: Scientific name Federal Record Status Status Percina rex E Current Lasmigona subviridis ARS Current Parvaspina collina E Current Echinacea laevigata E Current Definitions of Federal Status Codes: E = endangered. A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range." T = threatened. A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range." C = candidate. A taxon under consideration for official listing for which there is sufficient information to support listing. (Formerly "Cl" candidate species.) BGPA =Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. See below. ARS = At Risk Species. Species that are Petitioned, Candidates or Proposed for Listing under the Endangered Species Act. Consultation under Section 7(a)(2) of the ESA is not required for Candidate or Proposed species; although a Conference, as described under Section 7(a)(4) of the ESA is recommended for actions affecting species proposed for listing. FSC=Federal Species of Concern. FSC is an informal term. It is not defined in the federal Endangered Species Act. In North Carolina, the Asheville and Raleigh Field Offices of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) define Federal Species of Concern as those species that appear to be in decline or otherwise in need of conservation and are under consideration for listing or for which there is insufficient information to support listing at this time.Subsumed under the term "FSC" are all species petitioned by outside parties and other selected focal species identified in Service strategic plans, State Wildlife Action Plans, or Natural Heritage Program Lists. T(S/A) = threatened due to similarity of appearance. A taxon that is threatened due to similarity of appearance with another listed species and is listed for its protection. Taxa listed as T(S/A) are not biologically endangered or threatened and are not subject to Section 7 consultation. See below. EXP = experimental population. A taxon listed as experimental (either essential or nonessential). Experimental, nonessential populations of endanr--ed species (e.g., red wolf) are treated a- +hreatened species on public land, for consultation purposes, and as specmoproposed for listing on private land. ,a/ P = proposed. Taxa proposed for official listing as endangered or threatened will be noted as "PE" or "PT", respectively Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA): In the July 9, 2007 Federal Register( 72:37346-37372), the bald eagle was declared recovered, and removed (de -listed) from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered wildlife. This delisting took effect August 8,2007. After delisting, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act) (16 U.S.C. 668-668d) becomes the primary law protecting bald eagles. The Eagle Act prohibits take of bald and golden eagles and provides a statutory definition of "take" that includes "disturb". The USFWS has developed National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines to provide guidance to land managers, landowners, and others as to how to avoid disturbing bald eagles. For mor information, visit httt)://www.fws.pov/mieratorvbirds/baldea2le.htm Threatened due to similaritv of aimearance(T(S/A In the November 4, 1997 Federal Register (55822-55825), the northern population of the bog turtle (from New York south to Maryland) was listed as T (threatened), and the southern population (from Virginia south to Georgia) was listed as T(S/A) (threatened due to similarity of appearance). The T(S/A) designation bans the collection and interstate and international commercial trade of bog turtles from the southern population. The T(S/A) designation has no effect on land management activities by private landowners in North Carolina, part of the southern population of the species. In addition to its official status as T(S/A), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers the southern population of the bog turtle as a Federal species of concern due to habitat loss_ Definitions of Record Status: Current - the species has been observed in the county within the last 50 years. Historic - the species was last observed in the county more than 50 years ago. Obscure - the date and/or location of observation is uncertain. Incidental/migrant - the species was observed outside of its normal range or habitat. Probable/potential - the species is considered likely to occur in this county based on the proximity of known records (in adjacent counties), the presence of potentially suitable habitat, or both.